Newton, NJ

New Jersey · Sussex County · New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro

Newton is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 8,336. Residents earn $73,679 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

8,336 Population 2,481/sq mi density

$73,679 Median Income $38,866 per capita

$282,300 Home Value $430,567 Zillow

$1,383 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr

177 Violent Crime/100K 796 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$73,679 median income, 5.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$282,300 home value, $1,383/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

177 violent crimes/100K (53% below avg)

Education

3.4 / 5.0

30.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $73,679

2% lower than US avg

Home Value $282,300

0% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 177/100K

53% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 30.2%

10% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,383

19% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 30.0%

7% lower than US avg

Unemployment 5.0%

39% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 12.3%

1% lower than US avg

How Newton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,336

Median Age42.2 yrs

Density2,481/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 85%

Veterans2.9%

Economy

B+

Median Income$73,679

Per Capita$38,866

Unemployment5.0%

Poverty12.3%

County GDP$6,729M

Commute26 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$282,300

Rent$1,383

Ownership58.6%

Zillow$430,567

Housing Units3,973

Rent Burden34.7%

Crime

Violent177/100K

Property796/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault126/100K

Burglary101/100K

Health

Obesity30.0%

Uninsured11.9%

Smoking14.7%

Depression20.1%

Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Sunny Days282/yr

Elevation623 ft (190 m)

Education

Bachelor's+30.2%

High School+92.6%

Graduate+8.0%

School Score6.55

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%

Commute26 min

Broadband88.7%

EV Stations13

Libraries7

Is Newton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Newton receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Newton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Newton is $73,679, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Newton is $282,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,383 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Newton is below the national average at 177 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 796 per 100,000, 59% below the national average.

Education

30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Newton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Newton has a population of 8,336 with a density of 2,481 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles. The median age is 42.2 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.1% female and 46.9% male. The city is predominantly White (84.6%), with 7.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.8% of residents, while 12.2% speak Spanish. 2.9% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 14.4% of residents have a disability. 96.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

8,336

Total Population

2,481

People / sq mi

42.2yrs

Median Age

8% above US avg

3.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%

Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Newton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.8%

12% above US avg

Spanish 12.2%

9% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Newton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Newton is $73,679, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,866. The average weekly wage is $1,129, 21% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants. The cost of living index is 108.8, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 8.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Newton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$73,679
	2% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$38,866
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,129
IRS Avg AGI	$97,341
Gini Index	0.417 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	5.0%
	39% above US avg
Poverty Rate	12.3%
	1% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,624
County GDP	$6,729M

Business (County)

Restaurants	285
Healthcare	375
Retail	406
Manufacturing	97

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$10,140
	190% above US avg
Cost of Living	108.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	26.0 min
Drive Alone	80.9%
Public Transit	0.3%
Work from Home	8.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Newton is $282,300, 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $430,567, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 108.4% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $1,383 (19% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,759 for a one-bedroom to $2,132 for a two-bedroom apartment. 58.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,973 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1962. The average annual property tax is $10,140 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 34.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$282,300
	0% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$430,567
Median List Price	$409,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$409,500
$/Sq Ft	$254
Homes Sold	7
Sale-to-List Ratio	108.4%
Price Drops	21.4%
Inventory	14

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,383
	19% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$2,094
Rent Burden	34.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,599
1 Bedroom	$1,759
2 Bedrooms	$2,132
3 Bedrooms	$2,658
4 Bedrooms	$3,005

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	58.6%
Owner-Occupied	58.6%
Renter-Occupied	41.4%
Housing Units	3,973
Median Year Built	1962

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$10,140
	190% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.59%

In Newton, 30.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 9.6% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.5% of residents. 31.8% have high blood pressure. 14.7% are current smokers. 17.1% report binge drinking. 25.9% are physically inactive. 20.1% report depression. 18.1% experience frequent mental distress. 11.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,205. The dentist ratio is 1:1,432. 93.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Newton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	30.0%
	7% below US avg
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart Disease	5.5%
High Blood Pressure	31.8%
Asthma	10.2%
COPD	6.1%
Cancer	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.7%
	5% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.1%
Physical Inactivity	25.9%
Depression	20.1%
Mental Distress	18.1%
Physical Distress	13.3%
Short Sleep	39.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.7%
Uninsured	11.9%
	38% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,205
Dentists	1:1,432
Mental Health	1:400
Checkup Rate	75.5%
Dental Visits	61.8%
Premature Death	6,516/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.1/10
Exercise Access	93.4%
Healthcare Facilities	375

Newton has a violent crime rate of 177 per 100,000 residents, 53% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 126.3 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 50.5. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 796 per 100,000, 59% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 695, burglary at 101, vehicle theft at 0 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 14 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Newton receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Newton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	176.9/100K
	53% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	50.5/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	126.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	795.9/100K
	59% below US avg
Burglary	101.1/100K
Theft	694.8/100K
Vehicle Theft	0.0/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	14
Traffic Accidents	72
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Newton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.4°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	623 ft (190 m)
Area	3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density	2,481/sq mi
Coordinates	41.0515°N, 74.7536°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Sussex County County
Nearest Airport	Pocono Mountains Regional (MPO) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.45"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	77.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	84.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	40 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	135 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	133 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	40 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	84 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	58 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	63 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	99 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	28 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	38 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	40 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	133 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	60 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	132 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	93 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	140 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	142 km
Oct 28, 1996	2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania	M2.6	146 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey	M2.6	40 km
Apr 10, 2024	5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	39 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1991	Bob	Category 2	231 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	132 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

250 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 126 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 31, 1998	EF3	40 km	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	64 km	0
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	36 km	0
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	76 km	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	78 km	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	37 km	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	23 km	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	35 km	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	87 km	0
Apr 22, 2023	EF2	85 km	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	86 km	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	80 km	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	94 km	0
Feb 25, 2017	EF2	88 km	0
Jul 23, 2010	EF2	86 km	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	44 km	0
Jul 29, 2009	EF2	22 km	0
Aug 8, 2007	EF2	72 km	0
Jul 12, 2006	EF2	74 km	0
May 27, 2001	EF2	86 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1964	LONG ISLAND, NY	Meteorological	0.3 m	—	142 km
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	44 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	144 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1985	UNNAMED	23,000	56 km
2016	16 MILE	7,896	37 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	41 km
2015	ROOSA GAP	2,747	71 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,224	85 km
2009	PENOBSCOT	2,091	94 km
2016	SAMS POINT FIRE-VERKEERDER FIRE	1,929	78 km
2004	CRYSTAL LAKE	1,838	92 km
2006	CHERRYTOWN FIRE	943	95 km
1988	UNNAMED	833	57 km
2020	SEVEN PINES	790	50 km
1985	UNNAMED	737	81 km
2015	RAZOR FIRE	728	84 km
2015	PIPELINE 1	666	78 km
2016	BEAR TOWN	649	42 km
2016	SHERWOOD	642	57 km
2024	WHITEHOUSE	607	98 km
1999	WORTHINGTO	514	31 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	2.9 in	Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	3.6 in
April	47°F (8°C)	4.0 in
May	58°F (14°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	66°F (19°C)	4.3 in
July	73°F (23°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	4.3 in
September	62°F (17°C)	4.1 in
October	51°F (11°C)	3.4 in
November	41°F (5°C)	4.0 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	3.5 in

Newton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").

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Newton is located in Sussex County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10% below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. 8.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 61.6% of the vote, a 24.9-point margin. 88.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 13 EV charging stations. There are 7 public libraries serving the community. 375 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 80.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.6%

D 36.7%

Winner: Republican by 24.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	14
Traffic Accidents	72
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	30.2%
	10% below US avg
High School+	92.6%
Graduate Degree+	8.0%
School Test Score	6.55

B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	2,481/sq mi
Total Area	3.2 sq mi
County	Sussex County County

Services

Broadband Access	88.7%
Avg Download Speed	51.6 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	5.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	13
Alt Fuel Stations	14
Public Libraries	7
Healthcare Facilities	375
Restaurants	285
Retail Stores	406

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	26.0 min
Drive Alone	80.9%
Public Transit	0.3%
Work from Home	8.2%

Average costs for common services in Newton. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$272 ($163–$435)
Specialist Visit	$381 ($218–$598)
Urgent Care Visit	$218 ($109–$381)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,394 ($870–$5,440)
Dental Cleaning	$141 ($82–$218)
Dental Filling	$272 ($163–$435)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$49 ($27–$82)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$82 ($54–$131)
Brake Pad Replacement	$326 ($163–$544)
Tire Rotation	$44 ($22–$82)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$653 ($435–$1,088)
Battery Replacement	$218 ($109–$381)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$109 ($65–$163)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$98 ($54–$152)
HVAC Repair	$435 ($163–$870)
HVAC System Install	$7,616 ($4,352–$13,056)
Roof Repair	$1,088 ($435–$2,176)
Roof Replacement	$9,792 ($5,984–$16,320)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,632 ($544–$3,808)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,320 ($5,440–$32,640)
DUI Defense	$5,440 ($2,176–$10,880)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,632 ($870–$3,264)
Will Preparation	$544 ($218–$1,088)
Trust Preparation	$2,720 ($1,088–$5,440)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$27 ($16–$49)
Women's Haircut	$60 ($33–$109)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$163 ($82–$272)
Manicure	$27 ($16–$49)
Pedicure	$44 ($27–$71)
Massage (1 Hour)	$87 ($54–$141)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.46 ($3.26–$5.98)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.81 ($2.72–$5.44)
Loaf of Bread	$4.13 ($2.72–$5.98)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.90 ($3.26–$7.07)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.98 ($4.35–$8.16)
Rice (per lb)	$1.09 ($0.65–$1.96)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$152 ($87–$272)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$76 ($33–$163)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$76 ($44–$131)
Internet (Monthly)	$76 ($44–$109)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$71 ($33–$109)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$92 ($54–$163)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$218 ($82–$544)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,176 ($1,306–$3,808)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$76 ($33–$141)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.70–$27)
Car Registration (Annual)	$109 ($33–$272)
Driver's License Renewal	$33 ($16–$82)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,306 ($653–$2,720)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,088 ($544–$2,176)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$435 ($218–$762)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$54 ($27–$109)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,088 ($435–$2,720)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,600 ($5,440–$32,640)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$65 ($33–$109)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$109 ($54–$218)
Dog Grooming	$65 ($33–$109)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$44 ($22–$82)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$326 ($163–$544)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$218 ($109–$435)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,318
Toddler	$1,279
Preschool	$1,279
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$814
Toddler	$831
Preschool	$776

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Sussex County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	5,749	632	$61,149	1.05
Retail Trade	5,655	375	$38,099	1.48
Accommodation & Food Services	3,956	280	$27,956	1.13
Manufacturing	2,886	122	$77,294	0.92
Other Services	1,866	355	$39,624	1.62
Professional & Technical Services	1,494	333	$76,103	0.56
Arts & Entertainment	1,491	76	$27,776	2.31
Administrative & Waste Services	1,371	233	$52,658	0.61
Transportation & Warehousing	944	74	$48,573	0.58
Management of Companies	842	10	$149,811	1.30
Wholesale Trade	825	114	$91,421	0.55
Finance & Insurance	687	114	$101,676	0.44
Educational Services	416	37	$44,929	0.52
Real Estate	330	65	$65,139	0.55
Utilities	189	15	$136,478	1.30

Colleges & Universities in Newton

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Sussex County Community College	Public · Associate	3,272	—	$7,272	$9,024

Hospitals in Newton

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	Yes	(973) 383-2121

Schools in Newton

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Kittatinny Regional High School	High	781	79	9.9:1
Newton High School	High	719	60	12.0:1
Merriam Avenue School	Elementary	458	45	10.2:1
Marian E. McKeown Elementary School	Elementary	323	39	8.3:1
Halsted Middle School	Middle	318	36	8.8:1
Florence M. Burd	Elementary	237	28	8.5:1
Long Pond School	Middle	191	24	8.0:1
Fredon Township School	Elementary	179	21	8.5:1
Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School	Elementary	131	13	10.1:1

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Radio Stations near Newton

123 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
.977 80s	80s	MP3 128 kbps
.977 Country	country	MP3 128 kbps
Ambient Sleeping Pill	ambient, meditation	MP3 256 kbps
.977 The Mix	80s, 90s	MP3 128 kbps
.977 Hitz	hits, top 40	MP3 128 kbps
Chilltrax	chillout	MP3 128 kbps
.977 Smooth Jazz	jazz, smooth jazz	MP3 128 kbps
Miami Beach Radio	hits, ocean drive	MP3 128 kbps
.977 Oldies	oldies	MP3 128 kbps
.977 Comedy	comedy	MP3 128 kbps
Doowop Cafe Radio	—	MP3 96 kbps
BIG 105.9 – South Florida's Classic Rock!	—	AAC
Z 92 (Miami) - 92.3 FM - WCMQ-FM - Spanish Broadcasting System - Miami, Florida	92.3 fm, entretenimiento	AAC 320 kbps
.977 90s	90s	MP3 128 kbps
Doowop Radio	accapella, doowop	MP3 96 kbps
Bubba One	comedy, talk	AAC+ 55 kbps
Revolution Radio Studio B	conspiracy theories	MP3 192 kbps
The Disco Palace	—	MP3 320 kbps
Smooth Jazz Florida	smooth jazz	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Televisión Martí	news talk show	MP3
Bay Smooth Jazz	—	MP3 192 kbps
La Primera 104.1 fm & 1190 am	latin music, latin pop	MP3 128 kbps
Z88	christian, z88	MP3 128 kbps
101.1 WJRR Orlando's Rock Station	alternative, rock	AAC
The Disco Planet	disco	MP3 320 kbps
Mason Dixon Generation 80's	80s	MP3 128 kbps
Y100	contemporary hits radio, pop	AAC
DOC Radio: Contemporary Christian Music	christian, pop	MP3 128 kbps
El Nuevo Zol 106.7 FM	bachata, dembow	AAC 320 kbps
Radio Motown	disco, funk	MP3 320 kbps
Yacht Rock Miami	yacht rock	MP3 128 kbps
Wiod	—	AAC 24 kbps
La Mejor Orlando - 96.1 FM / 1340 AM - WWFL - OMR Group - Orlando, Florida	1340 am, 96.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Italo Disco USA	80s, dj mixes	MP3 320 kbps
WGCU 90.1 Fort Myers, FL	fort myers, information	MP3 96 kbps
Reign Radio 1 - The Rock Station	—	AAC+ 160 kbps
Bad Rock Radio	music, rock	MP3 128 kbps
WPNN 790 Pensacola, FL	laura ingraham, news	MP3 64 kbps
Chill Lounge Florida	chill, chillout	MP3 128 kbps
Black Power 96 Community Radio	—	MP3 64 kbps
WFLZ 93.3	music	AAC
Magic City Radio WATA-DB	80's, chillsynth	MP3 320 kbps
Call Radio	christian	MP3 192 kbps
202.fm 90's Alternative	alternative	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Polydor	disco, funk	MP3 320 kbps
WWJB AM-FM “103.9 THE BOOT”	country	AAC+ 64 kbps
WZIG	—	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Warner Bros.	disco, funk	MP3 320 kbps
WUFT Radio Reading Service	—	MP3 64 kbps
Music Tampa Bay	local music	MP3 192 kbps
enationFM	house, minimal	MP3 128 kbps
WNCV "Coast 93.3" Shallmar, FL	adult contemporary, fort walton beach	MP3 80 kbps
Radio BMG	disco, funk	MP3 320 kbps
ZRadio Hot 95.9	gospel pop	MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Jazz - Tampa Bay HD	—	MP3 128 kbps
ZChristmas	christian, christmas music	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Indie Disco	disco, funk	MP3 320 kbps
Reign Radio Classic	christian, classic rock	AAC+ 160 kbps
.977 Jamz	hiphop, rnb	MP3 128 kbps
WSOS 103.9 St. Augustine, FL	60s, 70s	MP3
HOT HITZ 80'	1980s, 80s	MP3 128 kbps
WRSU	university radio	AAC 128 kbps
202.fm 020 Alternative	alternative rock	MP3 128 kbps
W2PH Radio . . . Classic Rock & Amateur Radio	—	MP3 192 kbps
Almavision 87.7 FM	bible, cristiana	AAC+ 64 kbps
WBZE "Star 98.9" Tallahassee, FL	hot adult contemporary, tallahassee	AAC+ 48 kbps
WPOZ "Zradio" 88.3 FM Orlando, FL	christian contemporary	MP3 128 kbps
WRUB Rumba 95.7 FM	various	AAC
WGLF 104.1 "Gulf 104" Tallahassee, FL	classic hits, tallahassee	AAC+ 48 kbps
WSBZ 106.3 The Seabreeze	—	MP3 170 kbps
Alternative Reign	alternative, christian	AAC+ 160 kbps
Radio Danz	edm	AAC+ 80 kbps
Easy Hits Miami South Florida	—	MP3 128 kbps
Gangstaville Radio	hiphop, indie	MP3 128 kbps
90.7 WMFE-FM	bbc, local radio	MP3 32 kbps
Kolombia Estéreo - Salsa Barranquillera	—	MP3 96 kbps
WNDB 1150 & 93.5 Daytona Beach, FL	daytona beach, news	AAC+ 32 kbps
One Love Radio Orlando	reggae, reggaeton	MP3 128 kbps
The JOY FM 88.1FM Jacksonville	christian contemporary	AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio West End	disco	MP3 320 kbps
WYMM 1530 "Radio Puissance Inter" Jacksonville, FL	haitian music, haitian programming	MP3 128 kbps
103 She	1970s, 1980s	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Italo Disco	—	MP3 320 kbps
Radio World Radio	—	MP3
Jolt Radio	dj mixes, dj sets	MP3 128 kbps
WDAE 620 AM/95.3 FM - Tampa Bay's Sports Radio	local news, sports	AAC
WPRK: Best in Basement Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
Salt:30 Radio	apocrypha, bible study	MP3 128 kbps
Martha Kowaski	bluegrass, christian rock	MP3 128 kbps
hexx9	dark electro, dark electronica	MP3 256 kbps
WHOG 95.7 "The Hog" Ormond-By-The-Sea, FL	classic rock, daytona beach	AAC+ 40 kbps
WHNR Boss Hog Radio	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
WJTQ "Jet 100.7" Pensacola, FL	classic hits, pensacola	AAC+ 48 kbps
ktnq 1020 am	beisbol, deportes	AAC+ 63 kbps
AshTunes EDM Club	club, edm	MP3
WWBA-AM 820	news, talk	AAC+ 32 kbps
Swamp Radio Miami WADS-DB	country music, country rock	AAC+ 256 kbps
Acción 97.9 (La Primera En Noticias)	deportes, news	AAC 24 kbps
Radio Columbia	disco, funk	MP3 320 kbps
305 MI RADIO	latino, salsa	AAC+ 128 kbps
WUWF Classical	classical, classical music	MP3 96 kbps
WJCT 89.9 FM	npr, public radio	MP3 64 kbps
Radio Concord	—	MP3 320 kbps
Cool Jazz Florida	cool jazz	MP3 128 kbps
Accion 930 AM FM 97.3 (LA PRIMERA EN NOTICIAS)	news, news talk	AAC 24 kbps
RhythmRadio.USA	rnb, smooth jazz	MP3
WMFE-HD2 Orlando, FL	classical, orlando	MP3 56 kbps
WRUF - AM 850	sports, university radio	MP3 64 kbps
WZPP 92.7	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio T.K. Disco	disco	MP3 320 kbps
WZIG 104.1 FM	—	MP3 192 kbps
WLOV 99.5 Daytona Beach Shores, FL	daytona beach, soft adult contemporary	AAC+ 32 kbps
WRMI 9955 Shortwave - Miami, FL	features, international programming	MP3 48 kbps
Radio Atlantic	disco, funk	MP3 320 kbps
Radio Africa 1804	—	MP3 128 kbps
Power 92.1 (WRBD)	music, news	AAC+ 32 kbps
JOY FM FLORIDA	—	AAC+ 96 kbps
SubSonic Radio - Background	—	MP3 256 kbps
WHBX "96.1 Jamz" Tallahassee, FL	tallahassee, urban adult contemporary	AAC+ 48 kbps
WPRK 91.5 FM Winter Park, FL	alternative, indie	MP3 128 kbps
WUSF Public Radio 89.7 FM	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Casablanca	disco	MP3 320 kbps
SMR247Jams	andrio radio, android auto	MP3 192 kbps

Campgrounds Near Newton

4 campgrounds found near Newton.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Rivers Bend Group Campground	4.5/5	5	$100
Alosa Campsites	4.1/5	6	$16
Valley View Group Campground	4.0/5	5	$100
Worthington State Forest Campground	—	—	Free

National Parks Near Newton

154 national parks and monuments found near Newton.

Park	Type	Fee
Abbott Marshland	State Park	Free
African Burial Ground National Monument	National Monument	Free
Allaire State Park	State Park	Free
Allaire State Park	State Park	Free
Allamuchy Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Archbald Pothole State Park	State Park	Free
Bayswater Point State Park	State Park	Free
Bear Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Beltzville State Park	State Park	Free
Benjamin Rush State Park	State Park	Free
Big Pocono State Park	State Park	Free
Blauvelt State Park	State Park	Free
Braen-Stone Industries Inc.	State Park	Free
Broad Channel American Park	State Park	Free
Browns Point Park	State Park	Free
Buck Mountain	State Park	Free
Camp Zehnder	State Park	Free
Castle Clinton National Monument	National Monument	Free
Cheesequake State Park	State Park	Free
Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Cranberry Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park (David Library)	State Park	Free
Delaware River Access State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	$10
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park	State Park	Free
Division of Parks and Forestry Park	State Park	Free
Dockside State Park	State Park	Free
Donald J. Trump State Park	State Park	Free
Edison State Park	State Park	Free
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument	Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument	Free
Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park	State Park	Free
Evansburg State Park	State Park	Free
Farny State Park	State Park	Free
FDR Four Freedoms State Park Park	State Park	Free
Federal Hall National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Federal Land	State Park	Free
Fort Washington State Park	State Park	Free
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park	State Park	Free
Franny Reese Preserve State Park	State Park	Free
Franny Reese State Park	State Park	Free
Gantry Plaza State Park	State Park	Free
Gateway National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	Free
General Grant National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Goose Pond Mountain	State Park	Free
Gouldsboro State Park	State Park	Free
Governors Island National Monument	National Monument	Free
Greenwood Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Hacklebarney State Park	State Park	Free
Hamilton Grange National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Hamilton Marsh State Park	State Park	Free
Hart's Brook Nature Preserve and Arboretum	State Park	Free
Haverstraw Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Hickory Run Boulder Field Natural Area	State Park	Free
Hickory Run State Park	State Park	Free
High Point State Park	State Park	Free
High Tor State Park	State Park	Free
Highland Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site	National Historic Site	$15
Hook Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Hopatcong State Park	State Park	Free
Hopewell Park	State Park	Free
Hudson Highlands	State Park	Free
Hudson River Park	State Park	Free
IBEW - Washington's Headquarter	State Park	Free
Inland Blue Acres	State Park	Free
James Baird State Park	State Park	Free
Kittatinny Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Kittatinny Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Lackawanna State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Musconetcong State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Superior State Park	State Park	Free
Lehigh Gorge State Park	State Park	Free
Liberty State Park	State Park	Free
Long Pond Ironworks State Park	State Park	Free
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River	National Wild and Scenic River	Free
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site	National Historic Site	$30
Lusscroft Farm State Park	State Park	Free
Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park	State Park	Free
Marsh Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Marsha P. Johnson State Park	State Park	Free
McEvoy Tract	State Park	Free
Monmouth Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Morristown National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Mt. Beacon Gateway Park	State Park	Free
National Parks of New York Harbor		Free
Neshaminy State Park	State Park	Free
Nockamixon State Park	State Park	Free
Nyack Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Osmun Forest	State Park	Free
Palisades Interstate Park	State Park	Free
Palisades State Park	State Park	Free
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Paterson Great Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Paulinskill Valley Trail	State Park	Free
Pequest River Grny	State Park	Free
Pigeon Swamp State Park	State Park	Free
Pimple Hills	State Park	Free
Plum Point Park	State Park	Free
Princeton Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Promised Land State Park	State Park	Free
Prompton State Park	State Park	Free
Pyramid Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Quiet Cove Riverfront Park	State Park	Free
Ralph Stover State Park	State Park	Free
Raritan River Confluence State Park	State Park	Free
Rec Trail Wash Cross - Princet	State Park	Free
Ringwood State Park	State Park	Free
RMH / Scenic Hudson Land Trust	State Park	Free
Roberto Clemente State Park	State Park	Free
Rockefeller State Park Preserve	State Park	Free
Rockland Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Sakmann	State Park	Free
Schunnemunk State Park	State Park	Free
Shirazi	State Park	Free
Shirley Chisholm State Park	State Park	Free
Shlt / Rodman Assemblage	State Park	Free
Six Mile Run Reservoir Site	State Park	Free
Sojourner Truth State Park	State Park	Free
Soldiers and Sailors	State Park	Free
Statue Of Liberty National Monument	National Monument	Free
Steamtown National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Stephens State Park	State Park	Free
Sterling Forest State Park	State Park	Free
Stonewall National Monument	National Monument	Free
Storm King	State Park	Free
Sussex Branch Trail	State Park	Free
Swartswood State Park	State Park	Free
Tallman Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Thomas Edison National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$10
Tobyhanna State Park	State Park	Free
Troy Meadows State Park	State Park	Free
Tyler State Park	State Park	Free
unknown	State Park	Free
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River	Scenic & Recreational River	Free
Valley Forge National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site	National Historic Site	$15
Verplank Landing - Mount Gulian	State Park	Free
Voorhees State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail	National Historic Trail	Free
Wawayanda State Park	State Park	Free
Wawayanda State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Newton

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	8,014	$47,885
2015	7,939	$48,409
2017	7,820	$63,661
2019	8,027	$68,365
2021	8,524	$69,107
2023	8,250	$73,679

Museums in Newton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	538 EMERY ROAD	5708282319	$1,364,421
STERLING HILL MINING MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		9732097212	$1,206,699
FRANKLIN MINERAL MUSEUM	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM	32 EVANS ST	9738273481	$315,991
HARDWICK TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 348		$148,764
SUSSEX COUNTY ARTS & HERITAGE COUNCIL	ART MUSEUM	133 SPRING ST	9733830027	$116,133
ROXBURY HISTORIC TRUST	HISTORY MUSEUM		9739277603	$63,326
HELP OUR PRESERVATION EFFORT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1301 HOPE BRIDGEVILLE RD	9084594139	$61,456
FRANKLIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 332	9732091232	$22,358
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP PA - HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5708282347	$6,252
ALLAMUCHY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
BRANCHVILLE BOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9738273444
BYRAM TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9733472500
CCM VISUAL ARTS GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		9733285000
COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		3034337444
COURSENS CORNERS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CREATION SCIENCE HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM
CULVER BROOK RESTORATION FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		9739486662
DAR VAN BUNSCHOOTEN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9738757634
DOVER HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	55 WEST BLACKWELL STREET	9733613525
FERROMONTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MINE HILL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GERMANTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9378557951
GREEN TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HACKETTSTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9088528797
HAMBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6105623664
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OLD RANDOLPH	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	630 MILLBROOK AVENUE	9739897095
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF STILLWATER TOWNSHIP	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	900 MAIN ST	9086984143
HISTORICAL SOCIETY ROXBURY TOWNSHIP	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	209 MAIN STREET
HOPE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	HIGH STREET RTE 519	9086374120
LAKE HOPATCONG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9733982616
MT OLIVE TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	204 FLANDERS DRAKESTOWN ROAD	9736910900
NEW JERSEY MILITIA HEARDS BRIGADE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NEWTON FIRE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM
OGDENSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3153934325
OLD CLOVE CHURCH	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
OLD SCHOOLHOUSE/FIREHOUSE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9732097443
OLD WINCHESTER SCHOOL INC NFP	HISTORY MUSEUM
PRESERVE HISTORIC HACKETTSTOWN	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
RED STAR AVIATION MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
SANDYSTON TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9739483520
SHIPPEN MANOR	GENERAL MUSEUM		9084534381
SPACE FARMS ZOO AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9738755800
SPARTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SUSSEX COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	82 MAIN ST	9733836010
VERNON TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	173 BARRETT ROAD	9737646545
WALPACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9739486671
WATERLOO VILLAGE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9736683457

Libraries in Newton

Name	Address	Annual Visits
SUSSEX COUNTY LIBRARY	125 MORRIS TURNPIKE	476,000
ROXBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY	103 MAIN STREET	203,259
SPARTA PUBLIC LIBRARY	22 WOODPORT ROAD	189,684
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	61 MOUNT HOPE ROAD	170,109
RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	28 CALAIS ROAD	122,957
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	1031 WELDON ROAD	103,308
MOUNT OLIVE PUBLIC LIBRARY	202 FLANDERS-DRAKESTOWN ROAD	77,463
DOVER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	32 E. CLINTON STREET	65,856
HACKETTSTOWN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	110 CHURCH STREET	39,325
WHARTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	15 S. MAIN STREET	37,632
MOUNT ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	333 HOWARD BOULEVARD	36,000
ROCKAWAY BOROUGH FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	82 E. MAIN STREET	25,825
OXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY	42 WASHINGTON AVENUE	18,103

Farmers Markets in Newton

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Blairstown Farmers' Market	5 Stillwater Road	06/02/2018 to 10/27/2018	Sat: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Hackettstown's Moore Street Farmers / Open Air Market	Main & Moore Street	06/07/2014 to 09/27/2014	Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Netcong Farmers Market	Main Street & Rt. 46				Visit
Olde Lafayette Village Farmers' Market	75 State Route 15	July to October	sun:10:00 AM - 3:00 PM;		Visit
Sparta Farmers Market	65 Main Street	05/31/2014 to 11/01/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Sussex County Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds	37 Plains Rd.	06/07/2014 to 11/22/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
The Farmers Market at Rutherfurd Hall	1686 county road 517	06/14/2020 to 10/25/2020	Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in Newton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Angry Erik Brewing	Brewers	10 Millpond Doctor 8	8624329003
Angry Eriks Brewing	Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Beer & Ale, Brewery, Liquor Stores	10 Millpond Dr	8624329003	Visit
Home Drinking	Brewery	408 Naughright Rd Long Valley Nj 07853
Krogh's Restaurant & Brew Pub	Pub, Restaurant, and Brewery	23 White Deer Plz	9737298428	Visit
Pavinci's Italian Grill	Take Out Restaurants, Mediterranean Restaurants, Restaurant, Caterers, Restaurants, Italian Restaura	453 River Styx Rd	8628030586, 9737705586, 9737704300	Visit
Salt Gastro Pub	Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Brewers, Gastropub, Breweries, Gluten-Free Foods, E-Commerce	109 Us Highway 206	9733477258	Visit

Ski Resorts Near Newton

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Mt. Rose	100.0	8	2,957	$93	November - April	—	Yes

Nursing Homes in Newton

4 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
VALLEY VIEW REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR 1 SUMMIT AVENUE	For profit - Corporation	34	27	5/5	—	3/5	5/5	9733831450
HOMESTEAD REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER 129 MORRIS TURNPIKE	For profit - Partnership	102	95	4/5	—	2/5	4/5	9739485400
UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITIES AT BRISTOL GLEN 200 BRISTOL GLEN DRIVE	Non profit - Corporation	60	53	4/5	—	4/5	4/5	9733005788
BARN HILL CARE CENTER 249 HIGH STREET	For profit - Corporation	154	136	1/5	—	3/5	3/5	9733835600

Pharmacies in Newton

5 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
RITE AID - 10430	17 HAMPTON HOUSE ROAD	973-383-6000
RITE AID - 3427	237 SPRING STREET	973-383-0292
SHOPRITE	125 WATER STREET	973-579-1119
WAL-MART - 2604	26 HAMPTON HOUSE ROAD	973-300-4760
WEIS MARKETS	121 WATER STREET	973-383-4849

Daycare Centers in Newton

7 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
FIRST IMPRESSIONS CHILDCARE 171 HIGH STREET	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
FREDON FIRST IMPRESSIONS AFTERCARE 459 ROUTE 94	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
MERRIAM AVENUE SCHOOL 81 MERRIAM AVENUE	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
NEWTON HEAD START 111 RYERSON AVENUE	HEAD START — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
PROJECT SELF - SUFFICIENCY LITTLE SPROUTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER 127 MILL STREET	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
REDEEMER LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL 37 NEWTON - SPARTA RD	RELIGIOUS FACILITY — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
SUSAN'S FAMILY LEARNING CENTER 7 HAMPTON LA	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Newton

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
MB OF NEWTON FAST CHARGER	92 Hampton House Rd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
TOWN OF NEWTON NEWTON DC1	36 Trinity St	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
TOWN OF NEWTON NEWTON DC2	36 Trinity St	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
MB OF NEWTON OUTSIDE 1	92 Hampton House Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
MB OF NEWTON OUTSIDE 2	92 Hampton House Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Newton Inn	8 N Park Dr	Non-Networked	4		J1772	private
The Wooden Duck Bed and Breakfast - Tesla Destination	140 Goodale Rd	Tesla Destination	3		J1772 TESLA	public
WATER STREET WSL #4	123 Water St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
WATER STREET WSL #5	123 Water St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
WATER STREET WSR #1	121 Water St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
WATER STREET WSR #2	121 Water St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
WATER STREET WSR #3	121 Water St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Newton

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
28 Farview Road (2177)	LTOWER	111
RR4, Box 4000, Municipal Road (101729)	LTOWER	108
Route 739 & Dark Swamp Rd (103776)	LTOWER	107
RR#5 Minks Pond Road, Box 5295 (101726)	LTOWER	78
2000' SW OF SAND POND ROAD	TOWER	67
0.6 MILES SE OF LAKE HOPATCONG	TOWER	66
Route 80 Eastbound Mile Marker 21.4 (15538)	MTOWER	58
29 STOCKHOLM VERNON ROAD (ROUTE 515)	TOWER	52
43 Reservoir Avenue (95550)	LTOWER	50
207 WATERLOO VALLEY ROAD (16600)	MTOWER	47
BLUEBERRY DRIVE	TOWER	46
11 Highview Trail (4870)	MTOWER	29

Fire Stations in Newton

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Andover Township Volunteer Fire Department	625 Limecrest RD	Volunteer	973-383-4431
Fredon Volunteer Fire Company	443A Route 94	Volunteer	973-383-9424
Hampton Township Fire & Rescue	189 Halsey RD	Volunteer	973-940-7322
Lafayette Fire Department	126 Rt. 15	Volunteer	973-383-0661
Newton Fire Department	56 Woodside AVE	Volunteer	973-383-4746
Stillwater Area Volunteer Fire Company	929 Stillwater RD	Volunteer	973-383-1329

Power Plants Near Newton

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
BEAVER RUN	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-74.6	OP
SX LANDFILL ENERGY LLC	LANDFILL GAS	221117	-74.7	RE
AUGUSTA SOLAR FARM	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-74.7	OP

Bridges in Newton

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1937	47	14,934	F
Slab	Concrete	1931	23	14,507	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel	2009	81	3,185	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1966	33	1,796	F
Slab	Concrete	1940	27	1,796	F
Culvert	Concrete	1999	27	1,370	G
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1992	78	375	F

Correctional Facilities in Newton

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
KEOGH DWYER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY	41 HIGH ST	COUNTY	116	225	OPEN
SUSSEX COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER	135 MORRIS TURNPIKE	COUNTY		-999	CLOSED

Airports Near Newton

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Newark Liberty International Airport	EWR	Large Airport
Lehigh Valley International Airport	ABE	Medium Airport
Morristown Municipal Airport	MMU	Medium Airport
New York Stewart International Airport	SWF	Medium Airport
Teterboro Airport	TEB	Medium Airport
A G A Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Accord Airport	—	Small Airport
Aerequus Airport	—	Small Airport
Aeroflex-Andover Airport	—	Small Airport
Air Haven Airport	—	Small Airport
Air-List-Ads Airport	—	Small Airport
Alexandria Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Big Island Airport	—	Small Airport
Blairstown Airport	—	Small Airport
Boehm's Field	—	Small Airport
Braden Airpark	—	Small Airport
Buckingham Airport	—	Small Airport
Bugs Airport	—	Small Airport
Campis Airport	—	Small Airport
Cavage Personal Use Airport	—	Small Airport
Cedar Acres Private Group Airport	—	Small Airport
Central Jersey Regional Airport	JVI	Small Airport
Charles G. Kalko Airport	—	Small Airport
Cherry Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Cherry Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Doylestown Airport	DYL	Small Airport
Eagles Lair Airport	—	Small Airport
Elephant Path Airport	—	Small Airport
Erwinna Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Essex County Airport	CDW	Small Airport
Fla-Net Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying B Farm Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Flying Dollar Airport	—	Small Airport
Gap View Airport	—	Small Airport
Gardiner Airport	—	Small Airport
Goat Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Graystrip Airport	—	Small Airport
Greenwood Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Gunden Airport	—	Small Airport
Hackettstown Airport	—	Small Airport
Hallett's Airport	—	Small Airport
Herr Brothers Airport	—	Small Airport
Herr Mountain Airport	—	Small Airport
High Meadow Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Hill Top Airport	—	Small Airport
Hoge Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Hop Brook Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
John E. Rogers Airport	—	Small Airport
Joseph Y Resnick Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Newton

17 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Blairstown Police Department
Byram Police Department	Mansfield Drive
Dover police	37 N Sussex St
Hackettstown Police Department	215 W Stiger Street
Hamburg Police Department
Hopatcong Police
Morris County Public Safety Training Academy
Mount Arlington Police	520 Altenbrand Avenue
Netcong Boro Police Department	19 Maple Avenue
New Jersey State Police - Sussex Station	27 US 206
New Jersey State Police - Sussex Station	27 US 206
New Jersey State Police Department
Sheriff's Office	39 High St
State of NJ Human Services Police Department
State Police - Netcong Station	85 US 206
Township of Roxbury Police
Wharton Police Department	10 Robert Street

Grocery Stores in Newton

12 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-Eleven Store 37251A	Convenience Store	63 Water St
Andover Krauszner	Convenience Store	454 US Highway 206 S
Dollar General 12477	Other	11 Nelson St
Dollar Tree 7913	Other	17 Hampton House Rd
HAYEKS MARKET	Supermarket	1 Mill St
Quick Chek 68	Other	1 Hampton House Rd
QUICK CHEK FOOD STORES 070	Other	104 Sparta Ave
SHOP RITE OF NEWTON 213	Super Store	127 Water St
Walgreens 10439	Other	126 Water St
Walmart 2604	Super Store	26 Hampton House Rd
Wawa Store 8444	Convenience Store	41 Hampton House Rd
Weis Markets 143	Supermarket	121 Water St

Treatment Centers in Newton

8 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Absolute Awakenings Treatment Center	Substance Abuse	973-944-1222
Acenda Integrated Health - Morris Counseling and Wellness Center	Substance Abuse	973-539-5764
Center for Prevention and Counseling	Substance Abuse	973-383-4787
Eleanor Health - Sparta	Both	973-315-5492
Moving Mountains Recovery LLC	Substance Abuse	973-397-5055
New Jersey Recovery Institute	Substance Abuse	973-620-2645
Newton Medical Center - Behavioral Health Services	Both	973-383-1533
Resource Center for the Chemically Dep - Sussex County Aftercare Center	Substance Abuse	973-383-8880

Churches & Religious Organizations in Newton

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BEAUTIFUL KOREAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH INC	4 FRANCISCO DR
BODHI MONASTERY A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION	67 LAWRENCE RD
BOOKS FOR PASTORS INC	22 CHEYENNE RD
CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE	274 SPRING ST
CHRIST REDEEMED CHURCH	45 WOODSIDE AVE
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	111 RYERSON AVE 973-383-4450
GLORY2GLORY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL	6 JOHNATHAN DR
JL APTER MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC	PO BOX 452
LIFESPIRIT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH	58 PLOTTS RD
MT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH	77 MERRIAM AVE
NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF WHARTON NJ	12 MONROE RD
NEWTON CHAPEL CORPORATION	19 SPARTA AVE
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH	37 NEWTON SPARTA RD
RU-ACH HA-KO-DESH - HOLY SPIRIT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH A NJ	2 HASTA WAY
SOPHIA INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY	20 WILSON PL
THE MAX MCGUIRE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION	CO 63 HAMPTON HOUSE ROAD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newton

What is the population of Newton?

Newton has a population of 8,336 residents and is located in New Jersey. The population density is 2,481 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.1% female and 46.9% male.

Is Newton expensive to live in?

Newton is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 108.8 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $73,679, 2% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $282,300 (0% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,383 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Newton safe?

Newton is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 177 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 796 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Newton receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Newton?

Newton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.

How is the job market in Newton?

The unemployment rate in Newton is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,129. There are 3,624 business establishments in the area, including 285 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 8.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Newton?

The median home value in Newton is $282,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $430,567. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,383. Fair market rent is $1,759 for a 1-bedroom and $2,132 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 58.6%. The average annual property tax is $10,140.

How are the schools in Newton?

Schools in Newton score 6.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 30.2% of adults in Newton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. 8.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Newton?

The obesity rate in Newton is 30.0% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 14.7% of adults are smokers. 25.9% are physically inactive. 20.1% of residents report depression. 11.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 93.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,205.

What is transportation like in Newton?

The average commute in Newton is 26 minutes. 80.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Newton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Newton is 84.6% White, 7.7% Black or African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino. 87.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 12.2% speak Spanish. 2.9% of the population are military veterans. 14.4% of residents have a disability. 96.7% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Lake Mohawk, NJ 9,116 pop · 5.0 mi Crandon Lakes, NJ 1,258 pop · 6.7 mi Ogdensburg, NJ 2,231 pop · 8.4 mi Hopatcong, NJ 14,470 pop · 8.4 mi Byram Center, NJ 2,018 pop · 8.5 mi Franklin, NJ 4,938 pop · 9.5 mi Lake Hopatcong, NJ 10,383 pop · 9.8 mi Stanhope, NJ 3,551 pop · 9.9 mi Port Morris, NJ 1,141 pop · 10.7 mi Mount Arlington, NJ 5,901 pop · 10.8 mi Panther Valley, NJ 4,622 pop · 10.8 mi Netcong, NJ 3,543 pop · 10.9 mi Landing, NJ 4,499 pop · 11.1 mi Hamburg, NJ 3,293 pop · 11.5 mi

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